Media Releases
Cotton O’Neil Pediatric Clinic – Gage Closed Aug. 11-20, 2025
Updated Aug. 13, 2025 The Cotton O’Neil Pediatric Clinic Gage location (4100 S.W. 15th Street, Topeka) will be closed from Aug. 11-20 due to building issues caused by a lightning strike. During this time, patients will have their scheduled appointments with their providers at the following temporary locations: Cotton O’Neil Pediatric Clinic Mission WoodsAddress: 2860…
Read MoreDr. Tarek Alsibai Joins Stormont Vail Health Hospitalist Team
Stormont Vail Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Tarek Alsibai, M.D., an internal medicine physician specializing in hospitalist medicine. As a nocturnist, he will care for a wide range of concerns for nighttime patients at Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka. Dr. Alsibai earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Unveils First Look at Future Emporia Clinic
Stormont Vail Health shared an exciting glimpse into the future of healthcare in Emporia during a small celebration with team members. A sign featuring a rendering of the future clinic was unveiled on the property where the facility will be built. The new building will be located at 18th and Road G and is scheduled…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Stroke Care
Stormont Vail Health Topeka Campus and Flint Hills Campus in Junction City have received national honors from the American Heart Association (AHA) for delivering high-quality stroke care through the AHA’s Get With The Guidelines® program. Stormont Vail’s Topeka Campus earned multiple distinctions, including the Target: Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award, Honor Roll-Elite; Honor Roll Advanced…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
Stormont Vail Health is proud to receive the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. Stormont Vail is among only 323 hospitals nationwide to receive this prestigious recognition, highlighting its dedication to exceptional care for heart attack patients. “It is an honor to award Stormont…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Earns Blue Distinction® for Knee and Hip Replacement
Stormont Vail Health is proud to receive recognition as a Blue Distinction® Center for Knee and Hip Replacement by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS)—a designation awarded to facilities that meet high standards for quality, safety, and patient outcomes. “This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering safe and exceptional care, and providing excellent…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Reopens Foot and Ankle Clinic at Kanza Park
Stormont Vail Health is pleased to announce that the Cotton O’Neil Foot and Ankle Clinic has officially reopened and is accepting patients at its new location. Foot and Ankle Clinic Location: Cotton O’Neil Kanza Park 2660 S.W. 3rd St., Topeka 66606 (785) 272-7600 “We’re proud to bring these services back to the community,” said Chris…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health to Light Up Blue for World Drowning Prevention Day
On Friday, July 25, 2025, Stormont Vail Health will join a global movement to recognize World Drowning Prevention Day by lighting Stormont Vail Hospital blue to support the World Health Organization’s campaign to raise awareness and promote water safety. This year’s theme, “Anyone can drown, no one should,” highlights the importance of community education and safety efforts. Drowning is a…
Read MoreChristy Bullard, D.O., Joins Stormont Vail Health ICU
Stormont Vail Health welcomes Dr. Christy Bullard, a board-certified physician specializing in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care. As a nocturnist intensivist, she oversees the care of critically ill patients in the Stormont Vail Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka. Dr. Bullard’s interest in medicine sparked in middle school science class. She…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Provides Vaginal Births After Cesarean (VBAC)
Stormont Vail Health’s Mother & Baby Department is proud to announce the availability of Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) for expectant mothers, providing women with more personalized choices in their childbirth journey. This emphasizes our commitment to supporting patient choice and supporting safe, evidence-based care for families in our region. For patients who have previously…
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